Decade

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛˌkeɪd/

Definitions of decade

noun a period of ten years

Example Sentences

A1 I have lived in this city for a decade.

A2 My parents got married a decade ago.

B1 Over the past decade, technology has advanced rapidly.

B2 The company has been in business for over a decade.

C1 The last decade saw significant changes in global politics.

C2 The author's work spans over a decade of literary achievements.

Examples of decade in a Sentence

formal Over the past decade, advancements in technology have greatly impacted various industries.

informal I can't believe how fast the past decade has flown by!

slang The past decade has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs.

figurative The decade felt like a marathon, with each year presenting a new challenge to overcome.

Grammatical Forms of decade

• plural: decades
• comparative: more decades
• superlative: most decades
• present tense: decade
• future tense: will decade
• perfect tense: have decaded
• continuous tense: is decading
• singular: decade
• positive degree: decade
• infinitive: to decade
• gerund: decading
• participle: decaded

Origin and Evolution of decade

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'decade' originated from the Greek word 'dekas', meaning 'ten'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a period of ten years, the word 'decade' has evolved to also represent any period of ten consecutive years, or simply a group of ten.